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Apr 27, 2021

Car passenger | Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware in Delaware, OHWhen riding in the back seat of a car, your eyes might not detect the movement your body feels. This mismatch between your senses can cause car sickness. Sufferers of car sickness can experience nausea, dizziness, headaches, vomiting, and sweating. If you or a loved one suffers from car sickness, check out these six tips to feel better on the road.

  1. Change Your Seat

In the rear seat, your eyes see the stationary seat in front of you, while your body feels the motion of the car. Moving to the front row can ease symptoms by getting what you see to line up with the motion you feel. When sitting in the front seat, try to find a stable point on the horizon to focus on, and avoid looking out the side windows. 

  1. Keep the Cabin Comfortable

Dropping the temperature of the vehicle can help alleviate the sweating and nausea associated with car sickness. Roll down the windows to allow fresh air into the cabin. You can also turn up the air conditioning and point the air vents at your face. Avoid any strong odors in the cabin, as they can make nausea worse.

  1. Stop for Breaks Along the Way

If you are traveling long distances, give yourself time for frequent breaks along the way. During travel breaks, spend time walking, stretching, or just enjoying the fresh air. When your motion sickness symptoms improve, continue on the next leg of your trip.

  1. Avoid Books, Tablets, and Phones

Focusing on the words of a book or a small electronic screen while riding in a vehicle can make the mismatch between your senses even worse. If you need something to pass the time, stick to music or audiobooks.

  1. Watch What You Eat

Avoid heavy, greasy foods and alcohol before you leave and during your travel, as they can make car sickness symptoms worse. Stick to light, small meals, and eat frequently throughout the day. Stock your car with bland snacks that soothe upset stomachs, such as saltine crackers and pretzels. Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. Ginger ale or lemon-lime soda are good options if you become nauseous. Ginger and peppermint can ease nausea and upset stomachs, as well. Try using gum, chews, or candies when you travel.

  1. Medications

You can try taking one of several medications to beat car sickness. Antihistamines are the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs for motion sickness, including dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Be careful using these medications, as they can make you tired. If you have a history of motion sickness that other remedies don’t resolve, your doctor might write you a prescription for scopolamine, aka Transderm Scop. Transderm Scop is an easy-to-use patch you put behind your ear before you travel.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, American drivers spend approximately 310 hours in a car every year. Don’t let car sickness ruin your traveling time – use our six tips to beat car sickness and enjoy every mile!

 

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